With the fall season and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we decided to make something warm that we could eat with coffee or hot chocolate would be perfect. After a quick trip to the store for supplies we came home to make these goodies - pumpkin chocolate chip brownies. MORE

In fact, how I deal with my hair ranks as the number 1 most annoying habit I have according to my husband. I mention my maybe-too-detailed hair drama to bring attention to a common problem in most households where there is at least one man, woman or pet with long hair – shower drains. MORE

The floor in your mudroom will see a lot of activity, dirt and moisture, especially if you live in an area with a rainy or snowy climate. As a result, the chosen flooring material needs to be durable and easy to clean. MORE

If you have a household that includes small children, you may think that stained and soiled carpeting is part of the bargain. After all, children are notorious for spilling drinks and tracking mud into the house. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to establish a peaceful coexistence between your carpeting and your children. MORE

We see the symbolism everywhere we look in the decorations of this autumn season - hay bales, corn shocks, pumpkins and gourds - but many of us live lives so detached from the natural cycle of the seasons that we fail to remember that harvest season is in full swing. Later this autumn many of us will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. MORE